As we can remember, we started from an island that has nothing but inhabitants, then the time came when it was colonized by Spaniards, grew and progressed, had its own buildings, infrastructures, and trading yet even that was taken again away from the people, their possessions destroyed and their loved ones lost because of the massive eruption that occurred. But now, it progressed and developed again into a more beautiful place for living, away from the great pollution …show more content…
For because of it, our once selfish and prideful attitudes were changed and we started to know and practice unity and camaraderie with each other. We learned that there can be no way to let this community stand again without the help of one another and we should know that being a close-minded person cannot get us anywhere. That only if we work hand in hand as one society, we can achieve our goal of improving. Come to think of it, if after that incident that destructed parts of the island, people just helped themselves and not thinking of aiding other people in need, we think our community can stand again? No. This lesson is not only for the Camiguin Island nor is it only for the Filipinos but this lesson of unity and cooperation is for all the people who will be reached by this tale and will be able to know the historical Sunken Cemetery either through this narrative or through the word of mouth.
It is so pleasing to know that Camiguin was able to find its place again, had the capability to be resilient and was strong to find its way back to the top. Today, Catarman, Camiguin stands to be one of the most progressive municipalities in the province with its present mayor, Hon. Nestor Jacot with his Vice Mayor Zosimo Borres and their councillors Banaag, Amao, Dinorog, Buhisan, Torro, Babael, Lopez and …show more content…
It is a monument with thick century-old walls, belfry and convent which stand reminiscent of the second Spanish settlement established in